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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased The VTech VT 1901 uses special
one of the most sophisticated cordless memory in both the base and handset
telephones on the market! The VTech which is not susceptible to power
VT 1901 has been designed to offer failures. This provides permanent
a new standard in cordless telephone storage of all memory dial numbers, as
technology. well as the base and handset security
codes.
Unlike most other cordless phones, the
VTech VT 1901 digitizes your v
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INTRODUCTION SPECIAL FEATURES • Auto hang up when returning the • 900 MHz Operation handset to the base cradle • Fully Digital Link between Handset • Extension In Use indicator and Base with ADPCM voice coding • 24 Bit Digital Security Code • Digitally-Scrambled Voice • DTMF and Pulse Dialing Communication • Low Battery Detect and Warning • 20 location Programmable Memory indicator for 20 Digit Phone Number • Up to 7.0 hours continuous talk • Quick MEM - automatically dials a time, Or 7 days sta
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INTRODUCTION To purchase replacement battery Parts Check List 1. Base unit, Handset and AC adaptor packs, call VTECH Communications at 2. One-Line Telephone Cord 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 3. Battery Pack VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267- 4. Wall mount accessory 7377. POWER VT 1901 PHONE MUTE/ MEMORY DIALING HS IN-USE LO BATT 1 11 2 12 3 13 FLASH CHARGING PAUSE 4 14 5 15 PHONE OFF HOLD 6 16 7 17 SPARE BATT 8 18 9 19 1 2 abc 3 def 10 20 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno PAGE 7pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz tone 0 oper #
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THE HANDSET LAYOUT ANTENNA VOLUME UP & DOWN LOW BATTERY/MUTE INDICATOR PHONE MUTE/ PHONE INDICATOR LO BATT HOLD KEY FLASH PAUSE PHONE OFF OFF KEY HOLD PHONE KEY 1 2 abc 3 def BATTERY COMPARTMENT DIALING KEYS (0-9) 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno TONE (Temporary Tone) 7pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz REDIAL FLASH tone 0 oper # MEMORY * MEM FLASH REDIAL PROG QUI.MEM MUTE MUTE QUICK MEMORY PROGRAM CHARGING CONTACTS HANDSET FEATURES 4 1901MANUAL 4 1/28/99, 3:29 PM
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THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT DC 9V TEL LINE TONE/PULSE SELECTOR AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK ANTENNA MEMORY DIALING POWER INDICATOR POWER VT 1901 IN USE INDICATOR MEMORY DIALING HS IN-USE 1 11 2 12 HANDSET CHARGE 3 13 CHARGING 4 14 5 15 INDICATOR 6 16 7 17 SPARE BATT 8 18 SPARE BATTERY INDICATOR 9 19 10 20 BATTERY COMPARTMENT PAGE PAGE KEY DIGITAL CORDLESS900MHz CHARGING CONTACTS BASE UNIT FEATURES 5 1901MANUAL 5 1/28/99, 3:29 PM PULSE TEONE
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FCC and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 FCC Part 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Warning: Changes or modifications to Commission (FCC) rules for the United this unit not expressly approved by the States. It also complies with regulations party responsible for compliances could RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and void the user’s authority to operate the Science Canada. Operation is subject equipment. to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause inter
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FCC and IC Regulations FCC Part 68 This equipment may not be used on The FCC requires that you connect coin service provided by the phone your cordless telephone to the company or Party Lines. nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC The REN is useful in determining the RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14). number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable Your telephone company may the devices to ring when you receive discontinue your service if your a call.
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FCC and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment, users Your VTech VT1901 is designed to should ensure that it is permissible to operate at the maximum power allowed be connected to the facilities of the by the FCC and IC. This means your local telecommunications company. handset and base unit can The equipment must also be installed communicate only over a certain using an acceptable method of distance - which will depend on the connection. The customer should be location of the base u
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone 7. This product should be operated equipment, basic safety precautions only from the type of power source should always be followed to reduce indicated on the marking label. If the risk of fire, electric shock and you are not sure of the type of injury to persons, including the power supply to your home, con- following: sult your dealer or local power company. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Unplug this product from the wall CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK outlet and refer servicing to OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS qualified service personnel under BY BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW the following condition: THESE INSTRUCTIONS. A. When the power supply cord plug 1. Use only the appropriate type and is damaged or frayed. size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. product. 2. Do not disp
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK Charging the handset batteries exchange the drained handset battery The handset of your VTech VT 1901 pack with the fully charged replace- cordless telephone is powered by a ment battery pack from the base rechargeable battery pack. It charges charger. Place the drained handset automatically whenever the handset battery pack into the base charger to is in the base. You should charge recharge. the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone.
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK Follow the steps below: 5. If the new battery pack is not already charged, place the handset 1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and in the cradle of the base unit to sliding downward. allow it to charge for 16 hours. CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow the PRESS and SLIDE Instructions DOWNWARD 1. Use only VTECH rechargeable battery pack. 2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell ma
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Your Nicad battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is retumed to the Base Unit cradle. You may retum the Handset to its cradle POWER VT 1901 whenever you're not using the HS IN-USE CHARGING phone. SPARE BATT PAGE However, to maximize the life of your battery pack, do not retum DIGITAL CORDLESS900MHz your VT 1901 Handset to the Base Unit cradle for recharging until the MUTE/LO BATT begins to flash. Place a battery pa
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK Power Backup When a Spare Battery pack is installed in the Base Unit, the VTech VT 1901 uses this battery to provide operational backup in case of a power failure. if you have a fully charged battery pack in the Spare Battery charger and there is a power outage, you will still be able to place and receive calls for up to five hours. Replacing a Drained Handset bat- tery The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery pack to ensur
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GETTING STARTED SETTING UP YOUR VTECH VT 1901 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack. AC POWER ADAPTOR Plug the AC power adaptor into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base unit. TONE PULSE SELECTION TELEPHONE WALL JACK CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY AC OUTLET PACK BEFORE USE The battery pack recharges DC 9V TEL LINE automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit. The battery pack must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone f
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GETTING STARTED CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After charging the battery pack, rotate the Base Unit antenna to an upright position. Pick up the Handset, making sure the Handset antenna is fully extended. Now press PHONE , you should hear dial tone. If not, see ‘IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY’ on page #? Fill in the telephone number card on the base unit. FILL IN THE TELEPHONE NUMBER MEMORY CARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone
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WALL MOUNTING USING THE WALL MOUNT ADAPTOR 1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. You phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). The power cord is six feet long; make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the Base Unit. The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. If the switch is ever turned off, the phone will not operate. Figure 1 2. Position the wall mount bracket 4 5 6 7 HS IN-USE 8 9 on the base. 10 C
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE HANGING UP SET-UP Press OFF , or place the handset in • Plug AC adaptor into a standard electrical outlet and connect to the base cradle to hang up a call. Base Unit. TO PLACE A CALL ON HOLD • Set Dial Mode switch to PULSE or • Press HOLD to place an active call TONE . The unit is factory set to TONE . on hold. • The PHONE LED will flash to • Let handset battery pack charge indicate call is on hold. for 16 hours before first use. • Connect telephone line cord to Ba
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE STORING MEMORY DIAL NUMBERS QUICK MEMORY DIALING • The phone should be OFF . • Press the PHONE key. • Press PROG . • Press QUI. MEM . • Enter the two digit memory location • The phone number stored in (00 .. 20). memory location 00 will be • Enter the number you wish to automatically dialed after a 2 store, up to a maximum of 20 second delay. digits. • Press MEM to store number and PHONE MUTE/ LO BATT exit program mode. FLASH PAUSE PHONE OFF HOLD QUICK MEM 1 2 abc 3 def
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BASIC OPERATION ANSWERING CALLS FLASH You can use your VTech VT1901 When the Handset is in the Base Unit cordless phone with services such as cradle, simply pick up the Handset to Call Waiting. Simply press the FLASH answer an incoming call. When the Handset is away from the key. Base Unit press any key other than REDIAL OFF , MUTE or the Volume keys to To REDIAL the last number you answer an incoming call. dialed, press the PHONE key, then MAKING CALLS press REDIAL . The phone will 1.
